Enjoy a Tour of Toulouse Video

Enjoy a video tour of Toulouse and the festival activities.

Toulouse is a city in southwest France on the banks of the River Garonne in the region of the Midi-Pyrenees, 590 km distant from Paris and half-way between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. With over 1.1 million  inhabitants. The Toulouse metropolitan area is the fourth-largest in France, after Paris (11.8 million), Lyon (1.8 million), Marseille (1.7 million).

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Red Bull Cliff Diving at La Rochelle, June 2011

The Red Bull event was held in June 2011.

Enjoy the spectacle but also admire La Rochelle - what a beautiful port!

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Tour de France starts next week: Video of route

The Tour de France starts next week, so if you want a reminder of the route - watch this excellent video. Be in the Vendee on the 2nd July 2011 for the start.

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Three Natural Remedies to Control Excessive Sweating

Excessive sweating is a problem for at least one percent of the population. After all, excessive sweating can be very embarrassing and causes stain on clothes. If you suffer with excessive sweating, you might be wondering what remedies you can use to stop it.Here are 3 that can help:1 – Apple Cider VinegarApple cider vinegar is a household item that’s been used as a natural remedy for excessive sweating for many years. It’s thou

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Superb property in Rognes

Superb property in Rognes, only 18 kms North West of Aix en Provence.

Located 2 kms from the village of Rognes, with all amenities, and
weekly market, this country property with no nuisances, is in
excellent condition.  Spacious living room with fireplace, which opens
on a terrace overlooking the swimming pool.  Completely equipped
modern kitchen, with plenty of storage, opening as well on the terrace
by the pool. Four bedrooms, one with a loft, and master’s suite with
bath.  All on one floor.  Upper floor: a large loft, used presently as
an office, but could easily be a game or sports room.  Laundry room
and pantry complete this superb family home.  Alarm system currently
connected to neighbors properties, although it is a very safe area.

On the side of the swimming pool, 12 x 6, is a completely equipped
pool house, with sink, cooking hot plate, shower and WC. Large double
garage, with storage.  Most garden equipment will stay with the
property.

Part of the land is lawn, fruit trees and shade trees.  Behind the
house is mostly woods, with a small stone cabin where children can
play.

Also very private, the property is not isolated.

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Work Permits in France

Working in France for EU citizens should be straightforward but hey surprise, surprise not all EU citizens are treated the same. Other foreign nationals must hold both a valid work permit and residence permit.

Here is an extract from an article on Expatica ......

Foreign nationals entitled to work in France without obtaining a permit fall into the following three categories:

- Citizens from the 27 European Union member states
- Nationals from member states of the European Economic Area (EEA)
- Citizens of Switzerland

In addition, foreign government employees, international civil servants on a diplomatic mission, international organisation employees, traders, scientists, artists and sailors working on s ship stationed at a port in France do not need a separate work permit.

For more details: A guide to work permits in France

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British Buyers increasingly interested in European property markets

British buyers are increasingly choosing to purchase property in Europe rather than more distant destinations according to Rightmove. This is due to increased transport costs. The website showed an increase in searches for overseas property in May of 15.3% compared to April.

What about the French Market?
1st for French Property report that in May that the number of visitors increased to 59,752 against 47,481 in April. That is a 25% increase in the interest for French Property.

The French regions of the Dordogne, Limousin and Aquitaine are perennially popular, but even these received a massive increase in enquiries at 74% 39% and 47% respectively according to RightMove. 1st for French Property report that the most active regions where Provence, Brittany and Languedoc-Roussillon.

There could be a further boost now Sarkozy has lifted the threat of a second homes tax. This tax was due to be implemented in January 2012.

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French Property of the Week: Beautiful Wine Barn for Restoration((tag:French Property of the Week,Languedoc-Roussillon

Town: 20 mins from Beziers
Department: Herault
Region: Languedoc - Roussillon
Price: € 295,000

Local village with all shops, just 20 minutes from Beziers, 30 minutes from the beach and 30 minutes from the Salagou lake.

Beautiful wine barn (semi-detached) dataing from the middle of the 19th century, that could be converted into an habitation onto 2 levels and with about 1000 m2 of garden and views.

More details and photos: Wine Barn

Looking for other properties in the area? Languedoc-Roussillon Property

 

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The Mediterranean Diet - Is It Safe For Your Health?

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Great News: Holiday Home tax in France abandoned

The French government has abandoned plans to levy a controversial new tax on holiday homes owned by non-residents that was due to be introduced in January 2012

The proposed tax, announced last month, would have targeted non-residents, of all nationalities, who have second homes in France that are not rented out. The aim was to raise more revenue as a result of the financial crisis.

However the new tax would have been scrutinised by the European Union because it risks preventing the free movement of capital.

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The Mediterranean Diet: What The Greeks Know About Healthy Cuisine

Is there a painless way to lower cholesterol and lose weight? Can you eat your way there? Oh sure, you might say; but wait, consider the merits of the Mediterranean Diet. Virgin olive oil may be the perfect replacement for butter and margarine.







The Mediterranean Diet: What the Greeks Know about healthy cuisine

"If you have health, you probably will be happy, and if you have health and happiness, you have all the wealth you need, even if it is not all you want." -- Elbert Hubbard.

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Why Must You Request the Help of An Specialized Psychotherapist NYC?

With the advent of the financial collapse, the stock market falling a day after, loss of many hundreds of employment and the seizure of life-time financial savings, people around the New York vicinity and the planet as a totality are each day turning somewhat stressed out and at the moment are heading for psychotherapist NYC to cope. Though issues are actually improving after the world financial disaster, the assistance on the market from a psych

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The Reasons Why Flexibility Is Vital To Successful Weight Loss

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What's Happening in France: Quirky News

Taken from the Daily France Update online newspaper:

Paris hotel Pavillon de la Reine now offers a special summer package with French lessons. Fancy learning French on your next holiday in Paris?

Perhaps one of the most beautiful and striking chapels in all of Paris, La Sainte Chapelle, located on Île de la Cité near Notre Dame, surrounds you with its radiant stained glass windows.

The Village of La Roche Bernard, Brittany, France, solo travel for women: A village in Brittany, France, and the choices are easy Do I go and stay for a while, or just “go”? Let’s face it: small picturesque villages in France really aren’t difficult to come by.

The Road to Chateau de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley, France - At the end of this tree-lined avenue with its verdant canopy letting through only the smallest rays of sunlight, lies the magnificent Chateau de Chenonceau.

Top 5 attractions in Burgundy Burgundy is chiefly known to yield some of the best wines in France, but there is more to this French region that endless vineyard and wineries.

Follow the link on France Update for more information.

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France Theme: 10 "France" Desert Island Books!

Interesting blog on ChezLoulou where she discusses her top 10 French themed Desert island books.

She says "Being a life long Francophile, avid reader and cookbook addict lover means that my bookshelves are literally overflowing with books about France.

Books about French regions and travel, French cookbooks, French phrase books (which now pretty much just gather dust), Paris food guides, memoirs written by people living in France, French restaurant guides, French maps...
You get the idea."

Her first choice is "Culinaria France Because it is a well photographed, comprehensive guide to the gastronomy of France. And every time I crack it open, I want to jump in my car and go explore a new region."

For the rest of her top 10 books - Favourite Books about France.

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An In-Depth Review - Weight Loss Procedures and Products that Actually Get Results

Weight loss is a topic that almost everybody faces at some point in their lifetime. As the world progresses, it continues to be aware of health and weight concerns. This happens for a lot of reasons but almost all of them are personal. Your reasons for wanting to lose weight are not going to be the same as your friend's or cousin's. Work at maintain your perspective when you are working at losing weight. If you are unable to do this, you'll find

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The Shambles that is Hastings

Took a trip to Hastings to look at the regeneration. What regeneration? Travelling along the coast road you immediately spot the burnt out wreck of the pier. Yes, we know they are trying to raise funds to start working on the pier. But take a look at the buildings along the main coast road. They are shabby and in some cases downright dangerous. Marina Court is diabolical and has been for years. Surely the council can take some action.

I am told that the town centre has seen improvements but that is not visible to the casual visitor. The far end of the town (Old Town) near the fishing port is showing signs of regeneration but locals seem to be complaining about the plans. Maybe small shopkeepers fear the new developments but from a visitor's perspective these new developments will be a welcome attraction.

Not sure that Hastings knows what it is trying to achieve - you have some quaint shopping streets, the fishing area and museums and then the gaudy fairs and playgrounds. It is not a mix that sits well together.

Highlights
We really enjoyed a welcome coffee and cake in The Old Custom House. This cafe has been beautifully and tastefully renovated and decorated. The food fayre was splendid and the staff delightful. Would recommend a visit. This is what visitors are hoping to find in the Old Town area. Get rid of the amusement arcades and concentrate on Old Hastings. Just a few steps behind all the fish and chip shops are some delightful old houses and streets. See if you can find the house shaped like a wedge of cheese (in yellow of course).

Sorry but we will not be returning to Hastings in a hurry!

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Facts on France/ tourism project: video

New video feature photos of major visitor hotspots in France - not just but features most of France. Video lasts about 5min 30s.

Some interesting facts listed - worth a view and see if you can spot the spelling mistakes!

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Preventing Cancer and Diabetes With a Mediterranean Diet

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Taste of France: Wine in Rhone-Alpes

The trip took place in Rhône-Alpes, in Beaujolais, Côte du Rhône and Savoie in September 2010.

Great scenery, and tips on tasting wine in this region of France.

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Daily Papers about France in English

Paper.li have brought out a new service which publishes material from twitter and facebook authors. These "papers" can be published at different intervals such as twice daily (morning and evening editions!), daily, weekly, etc. If you want to be kept abreast of the news - you can subscribe and get it delivered to your email.

Today I have found:

A report published on Notaires.fr shows that the prices of old houses in France have risen by 9.1 % between 2009Q3 en 2010Q4.

Most readers will know that in France when you buy a property, you receive a dossier expertise made up of numerous reports carried out on the property. Very similar in fact to the HIP reports intro

According to the European Commission in 2010 Italy produced 4.96 billion litres of wine compared to 4.62 billion in France, a drop of one per cent from last year.

The Water Mirror at the Place de la Bourse: The last thing I expected to happen when I moved to Bordeaux in 2005 was to be stopped in the street and thanked for liberating France ....

Former IMF director Dominique Strauss-Kahn's attempted rape charges have caused a great stir in both the U.S. and France. Initially, it seemed to highlight cultural differences between the two countries ....

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France Update
The French Property Daily
myFrance Info Daily

 

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French Property of the Week: Cheap Villa on Med Coast

Town: ARGELES SUR MER
Department: Pyrenees-Orientales
Region: Languedoc - Roussillon
Price: €219,000

ARGELES SUR MER, near the center of the village, in quiet area, pretty house with : hall, living-room and fire-place, fitted kitchen, toilets, garage with shower. At the first floor : 2 bedrooms, bathroom with toilets. In the garden : terrasse, pergola

More Photos and Details: Med Villa

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Paleo Diet Recipes For Breakfast – Try This Easy And Tasty Special Paleo Egg Recipe

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World Site Guides: Château de Versailles Video

Château de Versailles is truly an architectural masterpiece. It is arguably one of the very finest royal palaces ever to be built.

Today, it is a small city and one of France's most popular tourist destinations. The palace has housed the royal court several times, and is therefore not only famous as a building, but also as a symbol of the system of absolute monarchy."

On WorldSiteGuides Youtube channel you can find many more videos about France: mainly Paris but also Mont St Michel, Strasbourg and Bordeaux.

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Where are your favourite places in France?

France is one of the top destinations in Europe for vacations. But France is a large country so there is plenty to see.

The French flock to the south of France in July and August. But where do you go in France to miss the crowds?

You can find some favourite destinations at Go Find It Now.

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Simple And Complex Carbs: Getting To Grips With Good Carbohydrates

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Monet's Garden - Short Video

Rick Steve's has produced a lot of travel videos. Shame this one is rather short but it gives you a flavour of the beauty at Monet's Garden.

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New Video Series: BARGING THROUGH FRANCE

http://youtu.be/1pT1VFhcL18

In Part 1 of this video series about traveling the waterways of France on a tug boat, Richard Goodwin starts his voyage of discovery through France by river and canal from the Seine in Paris.

Get a flavour of Paris, and view some of the less well known aspects of Paris. Meet some of the residents. It is all very quaint!

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Rich pickings for property hunters in France

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According to the Telegraph .....

Property pickings are anything but slim in La France profonde. From pieds-a-terre in Paris and luxury chalets in the Alps to vintage mas in the Midi, the real estate bounty epitomises its diversity. A country more than twice the size of the UK yet with a similar population, it attracts many Britons every year, who relocate there to grow old gracefully, to work, or simply for a change of pace. Millions more dream of joining them, attracted by the temperate climate, rich culture and hugely varied landscape.

What about the Tax situation?

Those looking to put down roots may be put off by headline tax rates, but many expats find the move across La Manche to be financially beneficial. Take the top rate of income tax in France – 41 per cent – versus 50 per cent in the UK, with the lowest and mid-tier rates at just 5.5 per cent and 14 per cent respectively.

Where to Look?
Telegraph highlights: They are recommending Paris, Gironde and Languedoc-Roussillon. 1st for French Property agree with the analysis (especially the Pyrenees-Orientales and Aude) but would also recommend looking at the Midi-Pyrenees.

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Rich pickings for property hunters in France
Languedoc-Roussillon Property
Gironde Property
Midi-Pyrenees Property

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More Flocking to France for their Hols

So where are you going for your hols in the Summer? Seems like it might be France with no problems with air travel, ash clouds, Middle East spring, etc.

The Co-operative Travel report 4.9 million UK bookings for this year compared with 2010.

The Coop say the average price of a holiday in France this year is £554 per person compared with £978 to go to Italy, whose 15 per cent rise in bookings puts them second in the Co-op table.

Latest figures show bookings for holidays across the Channel have soared 31 per cent.

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